The Heterogeneity of Family Firms in CSR Engagement: The Role of Values. (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marques, Pilar; Presas, Pilar; Simon, Alexandra
• Other Names: Craig Justin B. guest-editor.; Dibrell Clay guest-editor.; Neubaum Donald O. guest-editor.; Van Gils Anita guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Family business review. Volume 27:Number 3(2014:Sep.)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 227
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: family business -- CSR -- values -- stewardship -- socioemotional wealth; Family-owned business enterprises -- United States -- Periodicals; Home labor -- United States -- Periodicals; Small business -- United States -- Periodicals; New business enterprises -- United States -- Periodicals; 658.045
• DOI: 10.1177/0894486514539004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-4865

Abstract

This study addresses the heterogeneity of family firms in their engagement with corporate social responsibility (CSR). We build on stewardship theory and socioemotional wealth to explore the foundations of CSR in family firms and to examine whether the extent of engagement is based on values, and how and why this happens. We use the interpretative method of grounded theory to address these questions. Based on 12 case studies of Spanish family firms, this article illustrates the patterns of influence of family involvement and values in explaining the extent and scope of CSR.